Well, the end is near for yet another class. I would like to thank all of my colleagues for sharing their ideas and perspectives thoroughout the class. I would also like to thank everyone who supported me and my blog spot by sharing their opininions and insights each week.
Good luck and I will see you in the next class!!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Quotes and quotations on early childhood education
Here's one of my favorite quotes about Early Childhood Development and Education:
"'Experts tell us that 90% of all brain development occurs by the age of five. If we don't begin thinking about education in the early years, our children are at risk of falling behind by the time they start Kindergarten.
- Robert. L. Ehrlich"
I like this quote a lot because I see the truth in it with my 1st grade students. For example, all of my students who attended pre-k is reading on or above grade level. However, my struggling students did not attend pre-k or receive much help at home. As a result, they are very behind the others in all areas (reading, math, emotionally, and socially).
"'Experts tell us that 90% of all brain development occurs by the age of five. If we don't begin thinking about education in the early years, our children are at risk of falling behind by the time they start Kindergarten.
- Robert. L. Ehrlich"
I like this quote a lot because I see the truth in it with my 1st grade students. For example, all of my students who attended pre-k is reading on or above grade level. However, my struggling students did not attend pre-k or receive much help at home. As a result, they are very behind the others in all areas (reading, math, emotionally, and socially).
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Testing for Intelligence?
The most popular test for young American children is the “Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test.” This test consist of the following 12 areas.
Performance Subtests: Object Assembly, Geometric Design, Block Design, Mazes, Picture Completion, and Animal Pegs
Verbal Subtests: Information, Comprehension, Arithmetic, Vocabulary, Similarities, and Sentences
However, when considering the whole child I believe only certain areas should be assessed if any at all. First, I believe a child’s emotional intelligence should be assessed because the results of this test may impact the results of other areas of the test. For example, a child with emotions issues is not likely to score well in any other areas of the test.
Furthermore, I do not know if it’s fair to test a child’s vocabulary or any of the verbal areas if their parents have not been communicating or teaching them anything. I believe once the child enters school for a couple of years and has a fair chance at learning then maybe he or she could be tested in this area.
http://www.www.nswagtc.org.au/information/general-reference/102-wechsler-preschool-a-primary-scale-of-intelligence-revised.html
As for other countries,such as China, at one time they were only interested in testing children's characteristics. However, now they are using a similar test that the US uses. Furthermore, China does not use their test scores to help children; they use the scores to determine how to rank or place them in certain schools. Currently China is also using several types of personality test as well.
Performance Subtests: Object Assembly, Geometric Design, Block Design, Mazes, Picture Completion, and Animal Pegs
Verbal Subtests: Information, Comprehension, Arithmetic, Vocabulary, Similarities, and Sentences
However, when considering the whole child I believe only certain areas should be assessed if any at all. First, I believe a child’s emotional intelligence should be assessed because the results of this test may impact the results of other areas of the test. For example, a child with emotions issues is not likely to score well in any other areas of the test.
Furthermore, I do not know if it’s fair to test a child’s vocabulary or any of the verbal areas if their parents have not been communicating or teaching them anything. I believe once the child enters school for a couple of years and has a fair chance at learning then maybe he or she could be tested in this area.
http://www.www.nswagtc.org.au/information/general-reference/102-wechsler-preschool-a-primary-scale-of-intelligence-revised.html
As for other countries,such as China, at one time they were only interested in testing children's characteristics. However, now they are using a similar test that the US uses. Furthermore, China does not use their test scores to help children; they use the scores to determine how to rank or place them in certain schools. Currently China is also using several types of personality test as well.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Stress and Child development
Poverty
The region that I chose was Africa. Africa has some of the poorest countries in the world. As a result, famines and diseases are killing many of the children and families. Part of the reason for poverty in Africa is due to poor land, a poor supply of natural resources, and an inadequate government.
I had a very close friend who grew up in poverty. She came from a family of 12 where she was the youngest. She never received new clothes or anything new. Everything she owned was handed down from one of her siblings or someone else. As for food, her family always had bread and rice and they were never allowed to have seconds. My friend would always spend the night at my house whenever possible. When we would eat dinner, she always over ate and ate quickly. Sometimes I would catch her just staring out in space. I remember when we were in middle school, my friend's grades were very poor. Also, she was dating a grown married man who was always buying her things. When I think back, I now realize that it was child abuse, but I’m sure as a young neglected teenager she did not look at it that ways because for the first time in her life someone was paying attention doing things for her.
I believe poverty, neglect, and chaos pushed my friend toward a early path of destruction filled with sex, alcohol and drugs, and prison and as a result of this she never developed properly cognitively or emotionally/socially.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Child Development and Public Health
Malnutrition is the topic that I chose to research. Malnutrition is when a person does not consume enough food or enough of the right foods in order for the body to receive an adequate of amount of nutrients. Some of the causes of malnutrition consist of poverty and uneducated parents and some of the symptoms are respiratory problems, depression, immune problems, fatigue, irritability, and many more.
As an educator, nutrition and malnutrition is very important to me because I know that in order for students to develop properly and be successful in class, they need to have a balance diet and some of them are not receiving a well balanced diet. Additionally, many of these children do not consume fruit or vegetables unless they are at school. They are consuming too many sweets and processed foods. They are also drinking too many soft drinks and not enough water. As a result, students are not getting the nutrients that they need to grow and develop adequately. Furthermore, school-aged children are unable to think quickly or critically, pay attention, or concentrate in class.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, over 4 million children die annually and over half of the deaths are due to malnutrition. Malnutrition is not only a major issue for Africa , but for many third world countries and it does not have to be. Some of the causes of malnutrition come from poverty and a lack of some of the basic necessities. Malnutrition can be resolved if countries, families, and communities would work together.
All of the information that I learned was very informative. This information will be valuable to me when I open my own childcare facility. I will be more conscious of the types of foods that I will offer the children that are in my care. Lastly, I plan to educate my children's parents on benefits of a good nutriental diet in addition to the negative effects of a poor diet.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Childbirth in My Life and in Africa
I chose to write about my own birthing experience because it was a very a unique experience.
When I gave birth to my 18 year old daughter, it was a very traumatic experience for me. My pregnancy was a difficult one because I was sick the entire time. I was diagnosed with something call hyperemesis which caused me to vomit daily to point of dehydration. Therefore, I spent a great deal of time in and out of the hospital and emergency room. Then, about 8 months into my pregnancy I was admitted into the hospital while attending one of my weekly check-ups. It was determined that I had developed a condition called toxemia which caused my head to hurt, my feet to swell, and my blood pressure to rise at an alarming rate. So shortly after being admitted to the hospital, I was told that I would be having an emergency C-section the next morning. As a result, my daughter was delivered at 32 weeks. She weighed 3 lbs. and 1 oz and had to stay in the hospital for 8 weeks. Leaving my baby in the hospital was one of the hardest things that I ever had to do. However, some nights I would spend the night and when I could not spend the night her father or someone else in my family would. Every morning and for every feedings her father and I would be there to feed and talk to her so that she could hear our voices and bond with us. The day she came home was the happiest day of our lives. My daughter is currently very healthy and has never had any medical problems other than her premature birth. My story is proof that premature babies can grow to be healthy and normal and have a successful life when put in a stable, loving, and supportive environment. My daughter has been successful at everything she set out to do because she has always had a lot of family support. For example, she walked and talked early, was singing songs by memory by age two, won a couple of beauty pageants at age three, and reading at age four. I can go on and on with her accomplishments to date, but I will stop here. I just wanted to reiterate that premature children can be successful depending on the severity of their condition at birth, their environment, and their support system.
On the other hand, in some parts of Africa, premature babies are not so successful. Many of them are born to parents who live in unhealthy and unstable conditions. Furthermore, many of them are not even born in a hospital or healthcare setting. According to the World Health Organization, 17.5 percent of births are premature with a low survival rate due to the lack of effective care (U.S. Global Health Policy, 2010). I consider myself very fortunate to have had my child in a country and hospital that has some of the best doctors who provide good, quality care. If it weren’t for the high tech equipment, machines, and doctors I know my child would not have survived. My daughter’s weight dropped to 2lbs before she eventually went up to 4lbs. Therefore, I know without have effective care she would not have survived.
http://globalhealth.kff.org/Daily-Reports/2010/January/05/GH-010510-Preterm-Births.aspx
When I gave birth to my 18 year old daughter, it was a very traumatic experience for me. My pregnancy was a difficult one because I was sick the entire time. I was diagnosed with something call hyperemesis which caused me to vomit daily to point of dehydration. Therefore, I spent a great deal of time in and out of the hospital and emergency room. Then, about 8 months into my pregnancy I was admitted into the hospital while attending one of my weekly check-ups. It was determined that I had developed a condition called toxemia which caused my head to hurt, my feet to swell, and my blood pressure to rise at an alarming rate. So shortly after being admitted to the hospital, I was told that I would be having an emergency C-section the next morning. As a result, my daughter was delivered at 32 weeks. She weighed 3 lbs. and 1 oz and had to stay in the hospital for 8 weeks. Leaving my baby in the hospital was one of the hardest things that I ever had to do. However, some nights I would spend the night and when I could not spend the night her father or someone else in my family would. Every morning and for every feedings her father and I would be there to feed and talk to her so that she could hear our voices and bond with us. The day she came home was the happiest day of our lives. My daughter is currently very healthy and has never had any medical problems other than her premature birth. My story is proof that premature babies can grow to be healthy and normal and have a successful life when put in a stable, loving, and supportive environment. My daughter has been successful at everything she set out to do because she has always had a lot of family support. For example, she walked and talked early, was singing songs by memory by age two, won a couple of beauty pageants at age three, and reading at age four. I can go on and on with her accomplishments to date, but I will stop here. I just wanted to reiterate that premature children can be successful depending on the severity of their condition at birth, their environment, and their support system.
On the other hand, in some parts of Africa, premature babies are not so successful. Many of them are born to parents who live in unhealthy and unstable conditions. Furthermore, many of them are not even born in a hospital or healthcare setting. According to the World Health Organization, 17.5 percent of births are premature with a low survival rate due to the lack of effective care (U.S. Global Health Policy, 2010). I consider myself very fortunate to have had my child in a country and hospital that has some of the best doctors who provide good, quality care. If it weren’t for the high tech equipment, machines, and doctors I know my child would not have survived. My daughter’s weight dropped to 2lbs before she eventually went up to 4lbs. Therefore, I know without have effective care she would not have survived.
http://globalhealth.kff.org/Daily-Reports/2010/January/05/GH-010510-Preterm-Births.aspx
Saturday, October 30, 2010
The End of One Class and 9 More to Go!!
One class down and nine more to go!! It is hard to believe that the end is near for one class of the EC Masters program. It has been a long 8 weeks, and I am happy to have made it to the end. I want to thank all of my classmates who have shared this journey with me and wish you all much success in the next class. See you there!!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Examining the Codes of Ethics
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
I – 1.3 is important to me because I realized that all students do not learn at the same pace and that every student is going to enter a school or facility at different levels and with different strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, professionals must respect a child’s individual qualities and abilities and then build and strengthen them in order to help the child reach his or her fullest potential.
I-1.5—To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and development and that respect their dignity and their contributions.
I-1.5 is also very important to me because in order for children to learn they have to feel a sense of safety and security within a school or facility. Also, it is the provider’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the children that they serve. There have been numerous reports regarding people leaving children in a daycare vans or neglecting and abusing children in a facility. This type of behavior is inappropriate, and it makes the public and parents uncomfortable with sending their children to daycares. Therefore, as professionals, it is our job to make the public and parents feel confident and comfortable with leaving the children at our daycare facilities.
I-2.3—To welcome all family members and encourage them to participate in the program.
Finally, I-2.3 is important to me because I am aware of the fact that children who have parents and family involved in the educational experience are usually successful in school. Therefore, my facility will have an open door policy, and I am going to welcome all families with open arms. Also, it will be mandatory for my parents to volunteer a minimum amount of hours, each month, in order for their children to be in my program.
Enhancement of Children’s and Families’ Quality of Lives
Ensuring that all children have equal access to a high quality education and services is another priority for me because many times the poor students receive poor quality programs and in order to close the achievement gap all students need to have access to a quality education.
Finally, it is my belief that all facilities should be required to use research based teaching strategies and interventions in order ensure that students are getting a quality education. Many schools are still using old and out-dated practices and as a result, children are not learning and developing at their fullest potential.
4. We shall advocate for equal access to high quality services and supports for all children and
families to enhance their quality of lives.Ensuring that all children have equal access to a high quality education and services is another priority for me because many times the poor students receive poor quality programs and in order to close the achievement gap all students need to have access to a quality education.
Evidence Based Practices
1. We shall rely upon evidence based research and interventions to inform our practice with children
and families in our care.Finally, it is my belief that all facilities should be required to use research based teaching strategies and interventions in order ensure that students are getting a quality education. Many schools are still using old and out-dated practices and as a result, children are not learning and developing at their fullest potential.
References
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved October 23, 2010 , from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved October 23, fromhttp://www.dec-sped.org/
DEC Code of Ethics
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior
5. We shall use individually appropriate assessment strategies including multiple sources of
information such as observations, interviews with significant caregivers, formal and informal
assessments to determine children’s learning styles, strengths, and challenges.Using appropriate and a variety of assessments is very important. Teacher's must assess a student's prior knowledge before delivering instruction in order to determine what they already know in order to build upon their previous and current knowledge. In addition, it is also important to determine a child's learning style in order to deliver instruction with the strategies that they will need or methods that best suit the child.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Early Childhood Resources
National Center for Children in Poverty
http://www.nccp.org/publications/pub_882.htmlThis is one is my favorite resources because it provides a wealth of information about early childhood development and the overall development of all children in poverty. The website allows you to choose your state and then research your state's profile for demographics and family economical security. You could also view projects and news articles (current and old) in early childhood.
Early Childhood
http://www.earlychildhood.org/This website is a good resource for early childhood professionals who are looking to learn more about the field. There's information about different careers, early childhood program rating systems, programs standard and competencies, and community resources for young children and their families.
The Learning Tree and Great Kids by Stanley Greenspan
http://stanleygreenspan.com/
Both of these books provide effective information, tools, and strategies for asssisting you children with developmental problems or disabilities, and assuring that children have the qualities and skills needed for successful development.
Both of these books provide effective information, tools, and strategies for asssisting you children with developmental problems or disabilities, and assuring that children have the qualities and skills needed for successful development.
Other Resources
- NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/53029/CRS-CW-4465394/educ6005_readings/naeyc_dap_position_statement.pdf
- NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
- NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
- NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
- NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
- NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
- Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
- FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~images/pdfs/snapshots/snap33.pdf
Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases. - Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42–53.
Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title.
- Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
- Websites:
- World Forum Foundation
http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/about.php
This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the video on this webpage - World Organization for Early Childhood Education
http://www.omep.org.gu.se/English/about_OMEP/
Read about OMEP’s mission. - Association for Childhood Education International
http://acei.org/about/
Click on “Mission/Vision” and “Guiding Principles and Beliefs” and read these statements.
- World Forum Foundation
Selected Early Childhood Organizations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/ - The Division for Early Childhood
http://www.dec-sped.org/ - Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
http://www.zerotothree.org/ - WESTED
http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm - Harvard Education Letter
http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85 - FPG Child Development Institute
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm - Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conference
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/ - HighScope
http://www.highscope.org/ - Children’s Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org/ - Center for Child Care Workforce
http://www.ccw.org/ - Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home - Institute for Women’s Policy Research
http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm - National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/ - National Child Care Association
http://www.nccanet.org/ - National Institute for Early Education Research
http://nieer.org/ - Pre[K]Now
http://www.preknow.org/ - Voices for America’s Children
http://www.voices.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=22807 - The Erikson Institute
http://www.erikson.edu/
- YC Young Children
- Childhood
- Journal of Child & Family Studies
- Child Study Journal
- Multicultural Education
- Early Childhood Education Journal
- Journal of Early Childhood Research
- International Journal of Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Research Quarterly
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Studies
- Maternal & Child Health Journal
- International Journal of Early Years Education
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Words of Inspiration and Motivation from the People on the Video
“Passion comes from wanting to make a difference.”
Raymond Hernandez, MS Ed.
“It’s important to make a contribution in the world and to fix all of the injustices in the world through teaching.”
“Teachers should have the passion to make sure that all children are taught in environments and in ways that truly nurture their ability to grow and develop to their fullest ability.”
Louise Derman-Sparks
Quotes by Stanley Greenspan
If you do a little bit of looking at books with your children and inspire them to be curious about the pictures and ... what the word means, but don't get into very structured systematic teaching at too early an age, ... and you also interact emotionally and have fun with pretend play ... then you have the best of both worlds.”
We really need to change that historic dichotomy of cognition on the one hand, emotions on the other hand, and realize that our emotions are the fuel that gives rise to social behavior but also to different levels of intelligence,”
Qotes and Excerpts
Excerpts and Quotes from Sam Meisels' Presentations
“What Head Start Can Teach Us About NCLB”
“If schools were factories, America
-- Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker
“What Head Start Can Teach Us About NCLB”
“The number of jail cells that we need in the future is determined by the number of kids who aren’t reading at the end of third grade.”
Cheryl James-Ward, Principal, Long Beach , CA
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Personal Childhood Web
This is my creator and confidant; the top of my web. I owe everything to her. She raised me, praised me, groomed me, and cherished me unconditionally. She loved me even when I did not deserve to be loved. Throughout her life, she made a great deal of sacrifices so that I could have the things that she never had. My mom will always be my number one supporter. She has been by my side through ups and downs, highs and lows and has always been very positive and nonjudgmental. She continues to support my choices and endeavors. I could not ask for a better, mother, sister, and friend!!
On the left of my mom is my late aunt, whom I had the misfortune of losing to cancer last year. May she rest in peace. Losing my aunt was like losing a limb. She was another person who influenced me significantly. Because my mom and aunt lost their mom and grandma at the tender ages of 11 and 14, all they had was their father and grandfather (for a short period of time).Then a few years later, I came along. My aunt was my rock; she was my other mother because she had no children of her own. She taught me so many vital as well as small things; from showing compassionate and empathy for others, to having the commitment and confidence to achieve my goals. She also taught me how to read, ride a bike and later on how to style my hair, apply make-up, and choose appropriate clothing. My aunt was always there for me. She believed in me when I did not believe in myself. She would give me a hug just when I needed it and when my daughter came along, she passed all of the love she had for me down to her as well. My aunt will continue to be in my heart eternally.
This was the man of my life; my grandfather/father. He passed away in 2000. He was the father that I always wanted, but never had up until a couple of years ago. My grandfather was a truck driver for over thirty years and he loved his job. He modeled and taught me the value of working hard and establishing a good work ethic. He would always tell me how important it was to get to work early and do a good job. Another thing he taught me was the importance of being independent so that no man could control or have power over me. My grandfather was an awesome father, husband, and grandfather. He did everything for me, my mom, and aunt. I remember how he used to pick me up from elementary and middle school in his truck to have lunch with me after school. He also introduced to me roller skating and movies. On the weekends, he would pick me up and take me roller skating or to see a movie. My grandfather made sure I never missed a circus, amusement park, or anything. On top of that, Christmas was like having my own toy store and birthdays were unforgettable. To sum things up, my grandfather spoiled me, but he also taught me the value of working hard to accomplish my goals so that I could have a fulfilling life without depending on anyone. I miss him dearly!! I miss his smile, advice, and most of all his jokes. He will always hold a special a place in my heart.
This is my cousin, sister, and friend. My cousin and I grew up closely together. We have always been close because my grandfather and her grandmother were brothers and sisters. Therefore, they made sure we stayed in contact with one another. As a result, we are still close to this day. It’s funny how we are so much alike. I believe we share lot of the same values because my grandfather was influential in her life and her grandmother was like a grandmother to me. However, because my cousin was a bit more focused, she stayed on top of me. She would always give me a push or reality check when as needed. She was the person who was always direct with me and would tell me the things that I did not want, but needed to hear. My cousin has always been supportive of me as I was with her too. She helped me get back in school and motivated me until I finish. I love her!!
Last, but not least is my wonderful, life-long friend. I grew up with him and learned a lot from him as well even as a child. I remember when we younger how I used to have dinner at his house and how his grandma treated me like I was one of her children. At the age of 13, he was very mature and as a result he would try to tell me what to do, but thinking back on things, I realize that he was smart for a 13yr. old. However, because I moved to the south several years ago, we lost contact. But a mutual friend made sure we were reunited earlier this year. I love my friend because he always looked out for me and my needs first. He has always been a giving, caring, and thoughtful young gentleman. He had to grow up quickly because he did not have a relationship with his mom or dad. He was raised by his wise grandmother who he ended up taking care of at the young age of 13. Because she was very spiritual and influential in his life, she transferred a lot of that down to him. As result, he passed a lot of it on to me. My friend has always tried to keep me grounded and focused. He constantly provides me with friendly and spiritual advice. His positive spirit and outlook on life lifts me up when I’m feeling down. Maybe one day when we are able to find a happy medium as for where we can both live we will come together again.
This is my beautiful daughter who influences me now. Sunday, September 19, 2010
One of my Favorite Early Childhood Quotes
"In early childhood you may lay the foundation of poverty or riches, industry of idlness, good or evil, by the habits to which you train your children. Teach them right habits then, and their future life is safe."
Lydia Sigourney
Lydia Sigourney
Favorite Children's Book
One of my favorite children's books is "The Giving Tree." This book is about a boy who becomes friends with a tree and throughout his life the tree gives him the things that he needs to survive. This is one of my favorite books because it teaches children as well as adults about giving and unconditional friendship.
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